Plant Profiles

Ludwigia 'Cuba'

Live freshwater plant Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba' - Ludwigia 'Cuba' for fish tanks and aquariums Large bunch or portion of aquatic plant Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba' - Ludwigia 'Cuba'. Aquarium plant with fast delivery across Australia.
Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba'
Ludwigia 'Cuba'
$10.95

Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba', better known as Ludwigia 'Cuba', is a beautiful and highly sought after Ludwigia varietal that originates from Cuba. It is a great choice for aquarists who want to add a large, bushy stem plant to their aquascape. This plant is highly valued for its dense growth and vibrant colouration, which can range from a bright orange to deep maroon-red, depending on the light intensity.

Ludwigia 'Cuba' has a sprawling growth habit, with many thin, needle-like leaves that grow in a whorled pattern along the stem. It is a fast grower, and ramifies under high light conditions. This plant requires at least moderate lighting and CO2 levels to grow well. CO2 injection is highly recommended to promote healthy growth and vibrant colouration. It is also important to provide regular fertilisation, as this plant is a heavy feeder and fast grower.

While Ludwigia 'Cuba' is a moderately demanding plant, is is much less demanding than the similar varietal; Ludwigia 'Pantanal'. Ludwigia 'Cuba' also grows larger and faster than Ludwigia 'Pantanal'. It prefers a pH range of 4.0-7.0, a temperature range of 18-30°C, and a carbonate hardness (KH) of 0-8°dKH. Proper care and regular trimming of this plant allows for a stunning display of bright orange and red colour that can add a lush look to your high-tech aquascape.

Requirements and information

Temperature:
TropicalWarmCold

Substrate type:
CoarseFine

Substrate nutrients:

Medium

Water nutrients:

Medium

Light demand:

Medium

CO2:

Medium

Height:

Tall

Growth rate:

Vigorous

Growth habit:

Stem

Difficulty:

Advanced

Native to: